The McDonald Family: My greatest earthly treasure..

Have I ever mentioned that I have the sweetest husband in the world?? Not just because he makes and brings me a steaming hot cup of coffee as I stumble out of bed every morning.. and not just because he works hard to pay our necessary living expenses.. and not just because he is commited to raising his family in the nuture and admonition of the Lord.. and not just because he is a visionary.. a vision which includes the whole world.. but also because he is my best friend who I can always share with and pray with and depend on. I pray that as the Lord continues to grow me up that I can become a better and better help meet to him! :)
This Friday is my birthday.. it used to be that Grady would go out and buy me something expensive which we could not afford and I would get mad at him.. no REALLY! (not a very thankful attitude!)Three times over the past 23 years he has purchased a watch for my birthday. The first one I accidently lost while helping a friend pack and the second one I left at the hospital after I had Gracie. The most precious one however was the year that he took my precious grandmother's golden watch which had been given to me and spend a TON of money getting it back into working order. Sadly it failed working after a few months but the sweetness of that gift was an example of how thoughtful my husband is. The Lord has changed our hearts in regard to spending.. so I was a bit horrified the other day when my sweetie presented me with a beautiful silver watch for my birthday! It is tiny like I prefer (I have a wrist the size of a 6 year old!) and stainless silver which I also like. I bit my tongue while thinking 'What is he thinking! He shouldn't have spent money on me!' The Lord has grown me a bit because although I was *thinking* that, I kept my mouth shut and just thanked him! He proceeded to tell me that he had gotten it at Goodwill for $5. :) It was already my size ( in the past he has had to take out many, many links in order for a new watch to fit me) he said that when he saw it he knew that it belonged on his bride's wrist.. I am so blessed.. ♥♥♥